Tampa, FL (11/3/2017) – A Tampa travel agent has achieved prestigious Commodore status in Princess Cruises’ Academy training program, certifying him as an expert cruise professional. As a Commodore, Richard Petric of Prestige Travel Systems joins an exclusive group of travel agents who are now recognized by Princess at the Academy's highest level for their unique qualifications and knowledge as a cruise planning professional. Richard earned this distinction after completing the minimum 25 courses necessary to graduate from the program.

“We at Princess are very proud of Richard’s dedication, as he put in extra effort to offer clients exceptional knowledge regarding our cruise vacation product as well as our worldwide destinations,” said Jan Swartz, Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Sales at Princess. “Travel agents who reach this top level in our Academy program have completed hours of course work to become a cruising expert, which will prove invaluable to providing clients with a great vacation.”

Princess Academy is the cruise industry’s most comprehensive online training program available to travel agents in the U.S. and Canada. Agents who complete the extensive coursework become experts on a wide range of topics, offering travelers full knowledge of important details about a Princess vacation such as the different passenger amenities on the line’s 17 ships, the company’s worldwide destinations and the many special programs available onboard.

“It feels great to be a Princess Commodore and expand my expertise about cruising. I've gained a ton of information which makes me a more valuable resource for my clients, and enables me to recommend the very best vacation which matches all of their needs,” said Richard Petric.

To become a Commodore, travel agents must fulfill 25 required and elective classes, representing hours of course work covering worldwide destinations, onboard programs, and customer service skills. As they complete courses, agents receive their “stripes” through four levels: First Officer, Staff Captain, Captain and finally Commodore. Agents can continue to take elective courses to expand their knowledge and keep their Commodore status current.

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Prestige Travel Systems was established in 1988 and since has become one of the fastest growing travel companies in North America. They have developed a reputation for providing quality service, the best value and most of all proven record of reliability and trust from their agents and clients. Prestige Travel combined with its’ cruise operations is one of the largest licensed, bonded and accredited travel companies in the Unites States. They are accredited by the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN), the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and are endorsed by the world’s major airlines and travel providers. In addition to these affiliations and appointments, Prestige Travel Systems is an insured Seller of Travel that is also a member in good standing of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and a member of the Travel Leaders Consortium.

For further information contact:
Prestige Travel Systems
813-289-7772
www.goprestigetravel.com